Tuesday, January 25, 2011

'da Bears make 'da Derek wanna cry!

It's been a couple of weeks and I am growing, growing, growing!  So, here's what I've been up to (while I turned 14 and 15 weeks old):

I had a photo shoot at Bubby and Zaide's, and this is my favorite of the shots:

Although, I look rather proper in this outfit, don't you think?


Dad and I chilled on one of the days when Mom had to go to work:

We first took a little shluffy in the morning.....


                          
                                 ...and then did some important reading after that!




When Mom got home, there I was waiting for her arrival:

I've spent a lot of time on my tummy, but no flips, yet!


I like spending time with Poppa!
My cousins from Arizona got me this shirt:



Still living at home, say wha???


Nah, it's cool!
In preparation for the big game, my Daddy taught me all about impossible missions.  And, since I was born on 10.07, we figured a little "Baby 007: No Mission Is Impossible" is in order:

Unfortunately, I end this post with some sad news....I'll have to spend my first year without a Bears super bowl victory.
With a cold one in hand, I was ready to watch a good game!!!
Although, at times, I couldn't bare to watch...but Bubby kept cheering!

Maybe next time, they'll draft me and we'll win!  See, I have a good grip on the ball.
Hahahah, yeah right, like Mom would ever let me play tackle football!


Sunday, January 9, 2011

Happy, Happy, Happy....

As you can see in the title...there were a lot of "Happy" Celebrations this past week. Happy New Year, Happy Birthday to my Daddy, and Happy Birthday to my Bubby!


Dad's birthday celebration.

1.4.2011  Happy Birthday Daddy-o!


Hope your birthday wish comes true!

What hilarious dinner conversation.
So, I've had a lot going on since the beginning of the year.  First off, I spent New Year's Eve with Mommy's college roomie, her soon-to-be hubby, and their family.  It was great!  I tried to stay up until Midnight, but I only made it to 11:58.  Oh well, there's always next year!
Courtney and Fred hanging with me on New Year's Eve.
Mommy's college roomie...I like cuddling with her!

I have also been busy meeting lots of my parents' friends.  The good thing about living in Florida...nobody has a problem coming down for a visit in the middle of winter!

Rhonda and I having a conversation.
Mommy and Daddy get to eat REAL food and all I get is milk.  What's up with that?!
Steph and Marco are back in Florida!  So glad I got to meet them both.
Cousins Micha, Noah, and Randy....SO happy!
Noah was trying to tickle me....I was trying to sleep.  hehe

Jori, Lila, and Chris...great meeting my other S FL cousins!

We are only 3 weeks apart...I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

The proud grandparents with sleepy grandkids.
On Daddy's Birthday (January 4th), I began laughing for the first time.  My folks think it's because I'm ticklish, but only time will tell!  I actually allowed my parents to get a glimpse of my laugh on video:


We didn't get to spend Bubby's Birthday with her, but we saw her a few times this week!  Although, Zaide was the one in most of the photo opps this week:
I love being fed, no matter who is holding the bottle!

There's this giraffe guy at Bub's.  I really like "talking" with him!

Good thing the awesome Gator outfit Auntie Janet got me has a bib to match my booties.  I sure needed it!

Preparing for another gator victory!!!

Like Grandfather, like Grandson.

I heard from my Mom that Bubby is always falling asleep on the couch.  Well, I think I found a way to keep her up!

Even Uncle Brian and Aunt Shana were there New Year's Day!

Cute one of the two of us...but Shana in the background is even better!

Love my Bubby and Zaide as much as I love the three of us in this shot (all in Gator Blue, of course)!

Victory is Bub's.  I definitely was fighting sleep.  She won!

Cheese...well, Zaide got it!

What is that thing that keeps on flashing in my face?!
 My Mom had to go back to work this week.  All in all, things went swimmingly.  I was watched by Bubby, Grandma, and Nanny Ginger!  I even helped Mom out by going to bed early and only waking briefly (5-10 minutes) each night.
Standing on my own....for a few seconds.

Balancing.
Lastly, I'd like to leave you with one of my favorite things...Daddy "flying" me in the back yard.

Contemplating my New Year's resolution....

Saturday, January 1, 2011